I got my tractor (Bx23s with backhoe) last year from a craigslist add. Fellow bought it in 2024 then passed away. The seller had posted it in the wrong category and i offered his full price. It had 93 hours on it. I had to drive to Napa to see it and had a hauler bring it down to me for $600. after he accepted my offer others jumped in offering him more but I had given him a deposit on faith. I had our local Kubota mechanic come to check it all out and do a service He said it was the most new used tractor he had seen and congratulated me on saving $10,000.
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When wanting to buy whether, and at a distance or not, first communication probably an email. Ask questions specific to the pictures posted. See how the answers come back and how soon. Many folks can't follow up by answering all the questions, just usually one, so more emails required.
I ask how long they've owned the machine. Why is it being sold. If it sounds odd, I ask them what it is they don't like about it. When all the talking has been done ask when would be a good time to come and see it. When a time is settled I make sure I let them know I will call (and way before this I have his phone number and had phone conversations after a couple initial texts) him when I leave my place to let him know I serious and on my way. I also clearly let him know I expect he better be there when I get there. NO one else walking around looking at it. I have first refusal, or I'm not coming! Only then will I drive the distance "hoping" to buy a tractor!!
I bought my L4240 in Jackson, Tennessee sight unseen and had it transported to me by an independent trucker. Absolutely no problems. We had several phone conversations and many pictures sent. I asked for pictures that would show anything that an analytical women might ask about when it's being driven off the truck. I want to see it before hand. He sent everything I asked.
Bought a three year old Polaris Ranger in Byhallia, Ms. Save procedure. Bought sight unseen. Had independent trucker deliver it also. No problems. That was 8/2012, I still have it.
Oh, I live 50 miles south of Kansas City!
Take your time. Don't get emotional when looking for something, use logic, and you'll be fine.
I ask how long they've owned the machine. Why is it being sold. If it sounds odd, I ask them what it is they don't like about it. When all the talking has been done ask when would be a good time to come and see it. When a time is settled I make sure I let them know I will call (and way before this I have his phone number and had phone conversations after a couple initial texts) him when I leave my place to let him know I serious and on my way. I also clearly let him know I expect he better be there when I get there. NO one else walking around looking at it. I have first refusal, or I'm not coming! Only then will I drive the distance "hoping" to buy a tractor!!
I bought my L4240 in Jackson, Tennessee sight unseen and had it transported to me by an independent trucker. Absolutely no problems. We had several phone conversations and many pictures sent. I asked for pictures that would show anything that an analytical women might ask about when it's being driven off the truck. I want to see it before hand. He sent everything I asked.
Bought a three year old Polaris Ranger in Byhallia, Ms. Save procedure. Bought sight unseen. Had independent trucker deliver it also. No problems. That was 8/2012, I still have it.
Oh, I live 50 miles south of Kansas City!
Take your time. Don't get emotional when looking for something, use logic, and you'll be fine.
